Shen Huaian

Biodata

Background / History

Family and upbringing

Shen Huaian lost both parents in infancy. His father died heroically in the line of duty, and his mother, He Qinglan, died shortly after giving birth, having suffered deeply during her pregnancy. His older brother, Shen Qianshan, left the military for business to care for him and carry on their mother’s work 160.

Shen Qianshan raised Huaian while managing the Shen Group, becoming both his parental figure and the person he admired most. The family butler also helped care for him, particularly when Qianshan’s work kept him occupied 34 206.

Childhood bond with Lin Changfeng

As a child, Huaian noticed the neighboring Lin Family’s son crying alone and asked permission to visit him. Wearing tiger pajamas and carrying a stuffed toy, he introduced himself to Lin Changfeng. He had already observed the older boy secretly; asking his brother first was his way of making their acquaintance acceptable to the household 206.

The boys grew close. Huaian sometimes climbed walls or crawled through gaps to visit, arriving so dirty that Changfeng helped wash his clothes. Changfeng taught him reading and writing, kept him company during homework, and gave him toys and birthday presents. Huaian treasured a homework page bearing the sentence, “You are the joy of my youth,” and kept Changfeng’s gifts in a dedicated box 206.

Their relationship fractured after Changfeng brought a girl home, partly to provoke his father and partly to test Huaian’s feelings. Huaian angrily deleted his contact information and declared that they would never play together again. Around the same period, he moved away with Qianshan 206.

Despite their separation and Changfeng’s subsequent dating rumors, Huaian understood his own feelings and continued waiting. Qianshan encouraged him to meet other people but ultimately respected his choice. His attachment lasted ten years 119 207.

Appearance

• Build: Tall, with long, straight legs; 180 cm without shoes 117.
• Face: Clean, smooth facial contours, single-lidded eyes, thin lips, and a high nose; he bears roughly a fifty-percent resemblance to Qianshan 117.
• Eyes: Frequently described as bright, expressive “puppy-dog eyes”; his irises are amber 117 165.
• Complexion: Fair, with a blush especially noticeable during his reconciliation with Changfeng 106.
• Finals costume: A tight black silk shirt beneath an asymmetrical blood-red studded jacket, fitted leather pants, and high-top boots, paired with styled hair and eyeshadow 117.

Personality

Huaian initially maintains a cool, handsome public image, but his friendship with Wen Jiu exposes his excitable, mischievous side. He laughs openly at Wen Jiu’s mishaps, argues with him over shoe height, and abandons his own livestream audience to help with Wen Jiu’s costume. His increasingly unrestrained behavior repeatedly alarms his manager, who reports the collapse of his carefully maintained persona to Qianshan 18 32 106 117.

He is an enthusiastic admirer of talent. Wen Jiu’s performance of “Lonely Warrior” leaves him excitedly praising the singer’s technique, vocal power, articulation, and ability to perform with ordinary equipment. His admiration develops into both close friendship and wholehearted support for Wen Jiu and Feng Chi’s relationship 23 30 88.

His bluntness often conceals consideration. When he notices Wen Jiu’s sadness while discussing his mother, he avoids pressing the subject and redirects the conversation toward encouragement. With Changfeng, he scolds and teases while wiping away tears, offering protection, and refusing to release his hand 32 106.

Huaian’s goofiness does not make him oblivious. He understands the risks surrounding his family, limits his activities when Qianshan faces threats, and knows not to ask about sensitive missions. The author explicitly describes him as knowledgeable rather than a naïve, sheltered innocent 110 205 208.

Abilities & Skills

Singing and Stage Performance

Huaian is an accomplished idol-turned-singer whose vocals and stage presence impress Wen Jiu 20.

• Warms up a village audience with a high-energy DJ medley using Village Chief Liu’s decks 20.
• Uses a low, raspy singing voice that contrasts with Wen Jiu’s clearer vocals during their finals duet 120.
• Combines singing, dramatic movement, and emotionally charged acting in their rock performance 120.
• Performs a sustained high-note passage with Wen Jiu lasting over ten seconds 120.

Drumming and Instruction

Huaian plays the drums and teaches Wen Jiu his first lesson 116 117.

• Coaches Wen Jiu through pedal use and records his early progress 117.
• Performs on the drum kit during their Blazing Stage grand-finals collaboration 120.
• Has access to a substantial home rehearsal space, though singles still require a professional recording studio 116.

Martial Arts and Armed Combat

After Changfeng upset him when they were younger, Huaian trained for several years, beginning with sanda and later learning close-quarters combat from Qianshan 100.

• Dodges a dagger attack and disarms a pistol-wielding attacker barehanded 165.
• Carries a suppressed pistol and prepares to use it after learning that the attackers are targeting Wen Jiu 165.
• Participates in the dating show’s simulated gun battles as half of team Chang’an 102 104.

Motorcycle Riding

• Owns a motorcycle and accepts Feng Yuan’s challenge to race 132 191.
• Rides a heavy motorcycle with Changfeng as his passenger while pursuing the vehicle carrying Wen Jiu 169.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Custom diamond ring — Given by Changfeng in a box of sparklers arranged over rose petals. It recalls Huaian’s childhood wishes for a lifelong romantic commitment; he puts it on his ring finger while trying to hide his delight 92 207.
• Childhood keepsake box — Holds Changfeng’s gifts and the yellowed homework page reading “You are the joy of my youth.” Huaian preserves it throughout their separation 206 207.
• Home rehearsal suite — Occupies an entire side of a floor in the Shen residence, with a mirrored dance studio, instruments, manuscript paper, a drum kit, and an inner recording area 116.
• Suppressed pistol — Drawn during the attack involving men posing as cameramen 165.
• Motorcycle — His personal vehicle; he avoids taking it out for a secret evening date because its engine is too loud 191.

Relationships

• Lin Changfeng — Childhood companion, first love, and eventual husband. Huaian calls him “Lin Fox,” outwardly scolds him, and remains deeply attached throughout their long separation. Their pairing is known as Chang’an 106 206 207.
• Shen Qianshan — Older brother, guardian, and first role model. Huaian recognizes the sacrifices Qianshan made to raise him and tries not to become a distraction during dangerous business or military affairs 34 110 160.
• Wen Jiu — Close friend, musical collaborator, and honorary “Second Brother.” Huaian also jokingly calls him “wifey,” supports his career, and becomes a leading supporter of his relationship with Feng Chi 34 115 117 187.
• Feng Chi — Wen Jiu’s partner and one half of Huaian’s favored Lasting pairing. Initially intimidated by him, Huaian later openly comments on and promotes the couple’s interactions 14 30 32 88.
• Feng Yuan — Qianshan’s partner, whom Huaian calls his sister-in-law. Their interactions include teasing and a motorcycle-race wager, but Huaian is deeply distressed when Feng Yuan leaves the family home 128 132 160.
• Lin Shuheng — Fellow variety-show guest whom Huaian openly dislikes. When reassigned to his group, Huaian attempts to “isolate” him by sitting alone in a corner 18 37 39.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Peach Blossom Spring Village

• Introduced as the season’s popular young idol and conspicuously single third wheel among the other guests 12.
• Helps Wen Jiu handle Lin Shuheng’s collapse; his cleaver accidentally frightens Lin unconscious 13 14.
• Performs at the village gathering and becomes an outspoken admirer of Wen Jiu after “Lonely Warrior” 20 23.
• Reposts a Lasting CP video and admits that it brought him hundreds of thousands of new fans 30.
• Bonds with Wen Jiu during farm work, eventually declaring that he will follow his “Second Brother” 32 34.

Chang’an Reunion

At the Feng Family banquet, Huaian pretends not to recognize Changfeng, although he immediately understands who he is. The later extra reveals that his coldness comes from hurt over Changfeng’s failure to seek him out during their separation, not ignorance of his circumstances 62 207.

• Dating-show arrangement: Explains that Changfeng has offered him two hundred million to assist with a Shen–Lin marriage alliance intended to defeat the Lin Family 88.
• Ring gift: Receives the custom diamond ring and visibly struggles to conceal his happiness 92.
• Maze reconciliation: Comforts a frightened, crying Changfeng, who apologizes and realizes Huaian has been waiting for him. They continue hand in hand, openly affectionate 106.
• Marriage: The concluding extra confirms that they register their marriage and pledge lifelong devotion. Huaian explains that he saw no reason to prolong matters when he already intended to spend his life with Changfeng 207.

*Blazing Stage* Grand Finals

• Prepares a second album while staying home to avoid distracting Qianshan during a dangerous period 110.
• Rehearses with Wen Jiu and teaches him the drums ahead of their finals collaboration 116 117.
• Delivers a rock duet built around oppression, suffering, and the hope of another life, with Huaian’s character falling amid staged gunfire 120.
• Explains the performance’s wish that a sincere dreamer should be able to shine without suffering ridicule or devastating emotional wounds 121.
• Wins the red-team vote with Wen Jiu by a margin of 294,591 votes, securing Wen Jiu the overall championship 124.

Family Crisis and Wen Jiu’s Rescue

Huaian overhears Qianshan confronting Feng Yuan about being an assassin, followed by General Ren Huaizhong’s visit. Learning that Qianshan intends to undertake a dangerous mission and bring Feng Yuan home himself, he calls Wen Jiu in distress. Before leaving, Qianshan entrusts Huaian to Changfeng’s care 160.

• Fights attackers disguised as cameramen, then orders the bodyguards to help find Wen Jiu 165.
• Pursues Wen Jiu’s vehicle on a heavy motorcycle, calling out, “Second Brother! I’ve come to get you!” 169.
• Escapes with scrapes while Changfeng suffers serious injuries protecting him. Changfeng’s willingness to risk his life earns the Shen household’s trust 169 191.

Later Appearances

• Clears his schedule to support Wen Jiu at an awards ceremony 187.
• Accepts Wen Jiu’s invitation to his final concert and distributes illuminated wristbands and hand banners to friends and family in the audience 191 192.
• Continues a busy entertainment schedule, with Changfeng accompanying him and Qianshan checking that he is not overworking 203.

Notable Quotes

“I have a phobia of dumbasses.” — Explaining why he avoids Lin Shuheng 18

“A boy with sincere dreams should be untainted, shining on the stage he loves.” — Explaining the hope behind his finals performance 121

“Second Brother! I’ve come to get you!” — Calling to Wen Jiu during the motorcycle pursuit 169

“I’m yours for life anyway. Why bother with all that beating around the bush and put us both through it?” — Explaining his eagerness to marry Changfeng 207

Trivia

• The author explains that the Chinese wording of “You are the joy of my youth,” read backward, becomes a confession meaning “The one I love is you.” The keepsake therefore carries a romantic meaning beyond its surface wording 208.
• The author explicitly states that Chang’an is not a misunderstanding-driven or “wife-chasing crematorium” romance; those descriptions are reader jokes rather than the intended account of their relationship 208.
• Huaian claims professional facial-expression training, then immediately apologizes because he can no longer suppress his laughter 121.